Tag: self-care
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If You Want To Do Something, Just Do It
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.Tao Te Ching Nike was on to something when they used that as their tag line. They must have known that people tend to stay in our comfort zones. The Law of Inertia in physics states that objects at rest tend to stay rest and…
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Managing Low Self-Worth
I have struggled with low self-worth for most of my life. Over the years, I have tried so many things to feel better about myself but those feelings won’t permanently go away. Sometimes it feels that low self-worth is something I just have to live with. One thing I have learned from living with fibromyalgia,…
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Living an Aligned Life
Alignment coaching is an action-oriented methodology; understanding the self is a vehicle to inspired action. Santana Inniss Are you struggling to reach a goal? Do you feel stuck, lost, frustrated or unmotivated? Are you procrastinating more than usual? It may be because what you’re doing, or trying to do, is not aligned with who you…
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Modern Tarot: A Tool for Self-Discovery, Self-Care and Growth
Everyone wants to understand themselves better, discover their life purpose, navigate this thing called life, develop a connection with the Divine, and heal their soul wounds. The journey of self-discovery is long and challenging but also interesting, joyful, and transformational. Tarot is one way of facilitating that process that can be particularly useful and meaningful. While…
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Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic physical and mental illness affect a person’s life in many ways. Some days are better than others. It’s not always obvious that an individual is unwell or it shows up in ways that aren’t indicative of pain and suffering. Being aware and supportive will be helpful and meaningful to your friend or family member.…
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Prepare for a Purposeful Life in Retirement
I’ve always heard it said that retirement planning should start with our first job. We’re never too young to start saving money – not just for retirement but for travel and buying our first property as well. I wish I had bought a condo or townhouse by the time I was 25 but I wasn’t…
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Wallowing
I’m a wallower. I luxuriate in my feelings like they are a hot bath complete with essential oils, suds, and scented candles. When I’m happy or satisfied, I hang on to the feeling as long as possible. The bigger the accomplishment, the longer I can bathe in those feelings. When I’m doing this, I also…
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Meditation
Meditation can help you feel calm, centered, and grounded. Centered means to be fully aware of being in your body in the present moment. This can be difficult when we haven’t been taking good care of ourselves. If you are like me, you push away discomfort or pain and place your attention on other things.…
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Atomic Habits
Before I worked remotely, I loved listening to non-fiction in my car during my morning and afternoon commutes. Learning is something that is very pleasurable. Driving in traffic is not. Listening to audiobooks is one way I make a tedious situation into a time that, if not enjoyable, is at least more tolerable. One of…
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Starting Self-Care
Self-care can be scary. Dr Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso) There are many differing views on what self-care is. First and foremost, it is a commitment to your own well-being. It’s like practicing a musical instrument until you play beautifully. You don’t stop there but continue to build skills through practice. A self-care practice is what…
Angela di Gualco 